Monday, September 19, 2011

Penguin backpack || LLTSA#2

I loved this project and that penguin, he needed to be in my home. My kid makes the cutest penguin noises. I don’t know what letters to type to make that sound, so, take my word for it.

One thing I’ve come to love about sewing this year is that if you can follow directions, you can make just about anything.  The people who make these patterns do such a great job of giving you all the information you need, taking away all excuses not to try.  You cut out all the pieces and little by little you see your project taking shape.  And was my little encouragement to all the I-can’t-sewers out there. Because, you can. No seriously, you can.

Jessica and the rest of us are working our way through the wonderful Little Things to Sew book, by Oliver + S. This month, the backpack.

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Whenever he puts it on, that little boy of mine does this running dive.  Apparently, it’s also a magical super hero backpack.

Posted by Olivia at 9:33 AM
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13 comments:

  1. JessicaSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love how fat your corduroy is! What is that bike fabric?

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  2. OliviaSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    @Jessica The bike fabric is from joanns, it's a light flannel. I they never saw who makes it, snobby joanns.

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  3. Regina of Live DelightfullySeptember 19, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    That is awesome!!! You're becoming quite the seamstress and I do appreciate the encouragement. Not that I need to pick up another hobby, but one day, I'd like to make my own bedding for my future children. ;D

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  4. EmilySeptember 19, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Your backpack is so stinkin' cute I can't stand it. :)

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  5. CécileSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Your penguin looks really great! I love the lining fabric (and so would my boys!)

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    How cute! I love the corduroy. It kind of makes the penguin look so snuggly.

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  7. MelissaSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    What an adorable penguin!

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  8. CindySeptember 30, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Your backpack looks fabulous! I really like how it looks out of the corduroy and the bike lining is adorable.:)

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  9. JennyOctober 1, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I would love to hear the penguin noise! Cute backpack!

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  10. Pink ZipperOctober 2, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Love the corduroy on the outside. Great texture.

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  11. Crystal - crafty aveOctober 6, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    So cute! I have to try a penguin version. I love the cord and the bike fabric too!

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  12. MerylOctober 6, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Love the gray corduroy! Adorable!

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  13. SarahBOctober 7, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    So CUTE! I adore the corduroy! What a great snuggly backpack!

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